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Chapter 2 Section 3. Outcome: Understand Egypt's cultural advances and expansion in territory during the Middle and New Kingdoms. Before: Skim and Scan Section 3 and write a short prediction. During: Section 3 Notes, G.O on the Middle and New Kingdoms.
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Chapter 2 Section 3 • Outcome:Understand Egypt's cultural advances and expansion in territory during the Middle and New Kingdoms. • Before:Skim and Scan Section 3 and write a short prediction. • During:Section 3 Notes, G.O on the Middle and New Kingdoms. • After:What advances took place during the Middle and New Kingdoms?
The Middle Kingdom • 2300 B.C. – Pharaohs lost control of Egypt. A new dynasty created a capital at Thebes. This began the Middle Kingdom. • Egypt took control of other lands and forced conquered people to send tributes, or forced payments. Egypt increased its riches. • Arts, Lit. and Architecture blossomed. • Hyksos attacked Egypt thus ending the Middle Kingdom.
The New Kingdom • During the New Kingdom, Egypt grew richer and more powerful. • Hatshepstu – 1st woman to rule Egypt. Trade grew and made Egypt wealthier. Beads, Tools, Weapons = Ivory, Wood, Leopard Skin, & Incense. • Thutmose II – Conquered more lands, more tributes. • Slavery – could marry, own land, obtain freedom.
The End of the New Kingdom • Ramses II – one of the most effective Pharaohs of the New Kingdom. • Built many temples throughout Egypt. • Temples were used for services. Most Egyptians prayed at home because they believed the temples were houses for Gods. • After Ramses Egypt's rule declined. • 900s B.C. – Libyans, Kush, & Assyrians ruled Egypt.
